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HUMAN FACTORS PANEL

This panel aims to reduce helicopter accidents by 80% in the next decade by addressing key human factors such as environmental conditions, automation, pilot decision-making, and procedural compliance. Actions items will focus on fatigue, automation impact, physical environment, and maintenance practices.

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HUMAN FACTORS PANEL

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  1. HUMAN FACTORS PANEL • AIM: To reduce the number of helicopter accidents by 80% in the next ten years • Discuss 6 key areas of Human Factors which contribute to helicopter accidents: Environmental factors, low visibility, automation, • Propose related action items that will contribute to the goal of accident reduction

  2. FATIGUE • Basic principles • Circadian rhythm • Sleep debt • Impact on performance • Impact on operations

  3. AUTOMATION • Impact on performance • Automation philosophy • Representation of information • Introduction of automation and operator adaptations • Benefits and drawbacks

  4. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT • Noise • Vibration • Temperature • Illumination • Impact on individual and crew activities

  5. PILOT DECISION MAKING • Dealing with poor weather • Avoiding night flying hazards • Sensible use of GPS and other avionics

  6. PROCEDURAL NON-COMPLIANCE • Opposing views of procedural compliance/non-compliance • Tightening procedural adherence versus training for adaptation • Goal conflicts and procedural compliance

  7. HUMAN FACTORS IN MAINTENANCE • Home-base versus off-site maintenance • Fatigue • Crew pairing

  8. HUMAN FACTORS PANEL • Fatigue in helicopter operations • Automation • Physical Environment • Pilot Decision Making • Procedural Non-Compliance • Human Factors in Maintenance

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